Lost in the Poetic Realm of Hehe Yuanxiang

Here's a travel guide to Hehe Yuanxiang: About the Attraction Located in Qinglin and Liuying Villages of Tuqiao Town, Tongliang District, Hehe Yuanxiang is the largest wetland lotus garden in Southwest China with the most diverse variety of species. It combines suburban leisure tourism, rare lotus flower viewing, lotus root production, and lotus culture exhibition. Best Time to Visit From June 20 to August 30, the lotus flowers are in full bloom. During this time, visitors can witness the stunning scene of "endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, and lotus flowers glowing red in the sunlight." This period also coincides with the Lotus Culture Tourism Festival. Recommended Spots The scenic area consists of 23 attractions, including Hehe Yuanxiang Square, Lotus Culture Exhibition Hall, and Local Culture Museum. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront platform for a close view of lotus flowers, cross the Lotus Lovers' Bridge to feel the romantic atmosphere, and rest at the Reading Pavilion to enjoy peaceful moments. Food Recommendations Try the "Lotus Banquet" featuring golden-red lotus root stuffed with meat, meatballs infused with green lotus fragrance, and nourishing lotus root soup. The area's wellness products like lotus leaf tea, lotus root powder, and lotus seeds are worth trying. Local Tongliang rabbit meat specialties are also available, with various regional rabbit dishes offered during the Lotus Culture Tourism Festival. Accommodation Options Hehe Yuanxiang's guesthouses are built by the lake with various suite options, offering a natural and fresh suburban experience. Lotus Country Tea Lodge provides mountain-view and lake-view rooms, offering different perspectives of Ailian Lake and the distant mountains. Transportation Guide If driving, take the Suiyu Expressway and exit at Tongliang South Interchange, following the tourist signs along the way. For parking, use Baidu Maps to navigate to either the tourist reception center or the hotel entrance.